Two men have been arrested in connection with an investigation surrounding an illegal escort service operation.

According to a news release from the Alabaster Police Department, Jeffrey Todd Langley, 52, of Alabaster, and Sutton Stafford Burleigh, 35, of Alabaster, are charged with human trafficking.

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Langley also faces drug-related charges.

The Alabaster Police Department was able to get arrest warrants on the two men after surveillance and intelligence gathering.

"People who prey on our young people for financial gain will always be a top priority of this agency" said Chief Curtis Rigney. "We are (going to) do all we can to provide support for the victims of this horrible crime."

The Alabaster police were assisted by the Pelham Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service and the Shelby County District Attorney's Office.